37 projects with an outlay of Rs. 474.7 Cr approved under NTT Mission

With a view to position the country as a global leader in Technical Textiles, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) has been approved with an outlay of Rs. 1,480 crore; from Financial Year 2020-21 and valid upto 31.03.2026. The Mission has 4 components. Under Component I of NTTM, Rs. 1,000 crore have been earmarked for funding the research projects awarded to the Government Organizations/Premier Research Institutes/Textiles Research Associations (TRAs) of the country. So far, 137 research projects have been approved under NTTM. The total cost approved of the said projects by the Government is Rs. 474.7 crore (approx.).